Ultra-low-volume ground aerosols of technical malathion for the control of Aedes aegypti L.
The efficacy of malathion aerosols applied from the ground was evaluated for the control of Ae. aegypti. Several techniques for applying the aerosols to an inhabited locality were investigated, and it was found that excellent control of adult mosquitos could be obtained with a dosage of 438 ml/ha. Two treatments carried out 3 days apart enabled the adult mosquito population to be reduced by 99%, and it took about 2 weeks to regain its pretreatment level. Schedules of treatment and strategies to be applied during an epidemic are discussed.
D000330:Aedes; D000336:Aerosols; D000818:Animals; D001210:Asia, Southeastern; D008294:Malathion; D009032:Mosquito Control
D000336:Aerosols; D008294:Malathion